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WinCo Foods is nearing completion of its 84,000-square-foot grocery store in Helena, and job openings have been posted for about 160 employees to fill roles ranging from cashier to deli clerk to cart clerk.

WinCo Foods looking to fill 160 positions in Helena

WinCo Foods is nearing completion of its 84,000-square-foot grocery store in Helena, and job openings have been posted for about 160 employees to fill roles ranging from cashier to deli clerk to cart clerk.

The company is nearing completion of its 84,000-square-foot grocery store in Helena, and job openings have been posted for about 160 employees to fill roles ranging from cashier to deli clerk to cart clerk.

The grocery store is holding a hiring event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 28-30 at Job Service Helena, 715 Front St.

In spite of Helena’s low unemployment rate, there has not been a shortage of applications, according to WinCo spokesperson Noah Fleisher.

“We’ve seen some very qualified candidates apply for our various positions,” Fleisher said. “We have seen a steady flow of applications. Individuals interested in working for WinCo Foods (both full time and part time) can and should apply at our Career Site, Wincofoods.com. We’re excited to see all of the applications and hope to see more in the future.”

While the store is looking to fill many positions with locals, they also have several employees who will relocate to Helena.

“All are relocating from the Western States and are thrilled to be part of the Helena community,” Fleisher said.

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WinCo is different than most grocery stores, as it is owned by its employees.

“Which means every single employee has a stake in company,” Fleisher said. “From the people pushing the carts, to the CEO, and everyone in-between. It makes a huge difference when you walk into a store and it makes a huge difference in how you treat customers and view world-class customer service, which we are absolutely known for. This pride of service comes straight from employee-ownership.”

As an owner, each employee gets an annual stock gift based on what they make. After six years, an employee is fully vested.

“If a young person started today at WinCo, there’s no telling where they’ll be in 20 or 30 years, but I’d be willing to bet they’d be retiring quite comfortably,” Fleisher said.

Owning part of a business creates more interest in caring for the business. Fleisher said this ensures the store is welcoming and more a part of the community.

“Our mission really is to be of benefit to the communities we serve,” he said. “To become part of the lifeblood of the towns and cities and to make sure people always have an option for quality groceries and fresh produce, no matter where they fall on the spectrum.”

The official opening date has not yet been scheduled. WinCo Foods is located at 2995 N Sanders St.

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When the affects of laying off 800,000 federal employees trickles down to the businesses it's sure not going to help and low gas prices that are continuing to fall is an indicator of a slowing economy. Every economist , banker and stock broker in this country says the same thing. "we are nervous because of Trumps eratic and unstable behavior.

Right on you r. What about the 15,000 soon to be layed off GM workers because of trump's metal tarriffs? That is a far cry from hiring 160 people. I think the affected people that are loosing their jobs will have a different idea about voting come 2020. They will be scared to vote for someone who took their jobs and maybe their homes.

It's true. There are a lot of drug users in this area. If they want a job there they should quit using. It's WinCo's right to have drug screening and people's right to go clean or not work there. This is particularly so in that they're employee owned - ie. the employees don't want to be working alongside fellow employees who use drugs.

Drug screening has been shown to have large demonstrable effects on the bottom line for companies. More should adopt the practice and institute full background checks. I'd love to see drug testing and background checks instituted at the State. There'd be no one left. That'd be swell.

Dean Cauley said "Drug screening has been shown to have large demonstrable effects on the bottom line for companies. More should adopt the practice and institute full background checks. I'd love to see drug testing and background checks instituted at the State. There'd be no one left."

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